Point-Counterpoint: Baker Vs. Franchot on Question 7, Maryland Gambling
Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot face off on Question 7 before voters decide the gambling question Tuesday.
Maryland's Question 7 is one of the most controversial ballot initiatives facing voters when they head to the polls Tuesday, and it hits close to home in the Washington, DC, area. A top proponent and a leading opponent of Maryland's gambling provision argue their positions in Patch's Local Voices section. Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III is in favor of gambling expansion, while Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is in opposition. "Arguments for the facility echo the ones I have made: that it will create jobs, generate revenue, and establish a destination with world class amenities that serves both residents and tourists," Baker wrote. "The “staggering hypocrisy” of casino owners funding an anti-casino referendum was …
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8:35 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
we all know claims on both sides are exagerated. But bottom line is this money is going out of state & we have a way to keep more of it here. And as far as I am concerned if people are willing to gamble and provide a source of income then there is that much less that has to come out of my pocket. But in the end we all know the politicians will find a way to squander the money more ›